Pawn Stars: TOP 9 HISTORIC U.S NAVY ITEMS
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A Savage Navy 36 caliber revolver from the Civil War era is evaluated by an expert, ultimately selling for $1400. Various World War II Navy memorabilia, including a naval uniform and paperweight, are sold and discussed at the shop, with items ranging from $100 to $1300.
Insights
- The Savage Navy 36 caliber revolver from the Civil War is a rare design allowing firing with the index finger after cocking with the middle finger, valued between $1800 to $2000 in retail due to its original condition.
- Historical artifacts such as a World War II naval uniform, a Flagship Admiral phone, and a paperweight from the USS Guadalcanal hold significant value and evoke emotional connections, showcasing the enduring interest in preserving and commemorating military history.
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What is a Savage Navy 36 caliber revolver?
A unique Civil War-era design allowing index finger firing.
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Summary
00:00
Civil War revolver sale sparks historical debate.
- Rob comes to the shop with a Savage Navy 36 caliber revolver from the Civil War.
- The Savage Navy revolver is a unique design from the Civil War era, made in 1862.
- The revolver's design allows firing with the index finger after cocking with the middle finger.
- An expert is called in to evaluate the revolver, identifying it as a proto-double action revolver.
- The expert values the revolver at retail between $1800 to $2000 due to its original condition.
- Negotiations for the revolver's sale start at $1800 but settle at $1400 after back-and-forth bargaining.
- A World War II naval uniform is brought in for sale, sparking a debate on its era between Rick and his father.
- An expert confirms the uniform as World War II due to the absence of a specific insignia.
- Patches and letters from the USS Chiwanik are brought in by a collector, with personal ties to the ship.
- A Flagship Admiral phone, used by Admirals in the Navy, is presented for sale, eventually sold for $700 after negotiation.
14:23
WWII Naval Artifacts Sold at Auction
- A paperweight from the USS Guadalcanal commemorating the sinking of the U-68 was sold for $1300 after negotiation.
- The paperweight was made from a ballast tank that rose to the surface after the submarine exploded.
- The USS Guadalcanal sunk the U-68 with depth charges and Rockets in 1944, with only one survivor out of 57.
- A United States Navy Sextant from the USS Hector from 1941 was sold for $265 after negotiation.
- The sextant was used for navigation on ships and required skill to operate.
- Liberty passes from the USS Arizona and USS Mississippi were sold for $150 each after negotiation.
- The USS Arizona sank during the attack on Pearl Harbor, resulting in over 1100 sailors losing their lives.
- A World War II Navy phone system was not purchased for $4000 due to its impractical size for display.
- A World War II original panoramic photo of the Las Vegas Army Airfield in 1944 was sold for $100 after negotiation.
